Schmidt Remarks on Her Chapter in Our European Future
In a talk on her new book chapter – ““European Economic Governance: Key issues to assess its recent past and its desirable evolution” – Schmidt discussed the problems of the past and offered some new ideas for the future of European Union economic governance.
Schmidt Publishes Article on European Emergency Politics
“Emergency politics raises theoretical questions about the legitimacy of executive authorities’ governing activities in times of crisis, and in particular whether ensuring effective outcomes can make up for the temporary suspension of political responsiveness and accountable procedures.”
Schmidt Interviewed on Legitimacy in Europe
Professor Schmidt discusses the crisis of legitimacy that the European Union is currently experiencing from the austerity policies imposed after the 2008 financial clash.
Schmidt Publishes Article on European Economic Governance
EU economic policies need to be reinforced by new instruments to promote EU-wide sustainable development, while the governance needs to be decentralized and democratized.
Schmidt Comments on Challenges Facing EU
In the context of the Conference on The Future of Europe, Schmidt noted that an issue facing the EU is Eurozone Crisis governance and mentioned how the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed the economic of austerity in the region.
Schmidt Comments on Biden’s First 100 Days
“With Biden, diplomacy and multilateralism is back. He’s made this clear in many many ways, both in his discourse and his actions.”
Schmidt Keynotes DGB Event on European Economic Policy
Schmidt’s keynote explored trade union visions for a progressive European economic policy, and in her panel appearance she discussed opportunities and limitations of flexible integration in EU economic policy.
Schmidt Discusses Democratic Legitimacy on EPLO Podcast
“Democracy refers to a specific form of government. Legitimacy is whether a government of any form is accepted by its citizens as having the authority to govern…Democracy cannot exist without legitimacy.”
Schmidt Joins Panel on EU Economic Policy After COVID-19
Professor Schmidt joins Dublin City University Brexit Institute for a discussion on “The New EU Economic Policy after Covid-19 and Next Generation EU.”
Schmidt Co-Authors Op-Ed on ECB Secondary Objectives
Professor Schmidt and her co-authors argue that the ECB needs political guidance from the European Parliament and the Council to ensure that it does more with regard to its secondary objectives.
Pardee School Faculty & Student Participate in ISA Conference
Nine Pardee School Faculty and one undergraduate student will present during the International Studies Associations annual convention, whose theme is “Globalization, Regionalism and Nationalism: Contending Forces in World Politics.”
Schmidt Discusses Transparency In the Eurozone on Podcast
“If governments are perceived as unaccountable, as incompetent…that undermines both citizens’ perceptions of their representation and…their perceptions of policy performance.”
Schmidt Discusses Europe’s Crisis of Legitimacy with EPRS
Professor Schmidt discussed why she wrote her new book, set out its main arguments, and reflected on its implications for the current coronavirus crisis.
Schmidt Receives Honorable Mention for EUSA Best Book Award
In a note to it’s membership, EUSA congratulated Professor Schmidt for her achievement and superb scholarship.
Schmidt Discusses New Book During Events Worldwide
During three recent book talks, Professor Schmidt presented the key arguments of her new book and considered the implications for an EU in crisis.
Schmidt Interviewed on Europe’s Crisis of Legitimacy
“Legitimacy is a prism that allows evaluating what happened in the field of political economy, politics and governance procedures…the crisis in the ‘eurozone’ was one of political, economic and governance legitimacy.”
Schmidt Gives Lecture on EU Legitimacy & Member-State Politics
As part of a London School of Economics series, Professor Schmidt discussed lessons from the Eurozone and coronavirus.
Schmidt Discusses Optimism for the Future of Europe
“COVID-19 is a wake-up call. All measures point to a further deepening of European integration in a positive direction.”
Schmidt Quoted Discussing EU’s COVID-19 Rescue Package
Professor Schmidt calls the European Union’s (EU) strategy to kickstart a economic recovery through government spending a “paradigm shift.”
Schmidt Discusses Democratic Legitimacy on FEPS Talks
Professor Schmidt discussed her new book and how it evaluates the EU’s government procedures following the Eurozone Crisis.